Imperious Flight in Runhappy Malibu Romp

2-5 favorite while just starting his third career in GI on Sunday Runhappy Malibu S. at Santa Anita, ‘Rising star TDN‘FLIGHTLINE (c, 3, Tapit–Feathered, by Charlie India) nothing wrong, galloping home an unnoticed winner on opening day at Santa Anita. Slowly off a touch, the bay recovers and a quarter click opens at: 22.01 and a half in: 44.48 while being held easily. Asked to stretch after turning home, Flightline continued to expand at the front end without Flavien Prat asking a single question and ranked below the line as the best of the dozen lengths was clearly Baby Yoda ( Prospective). The last pass of what was a dull strip on Sunday’s show was a breathtaking 1:21.37, three seconds faster than the time recorded by Kalypso (Brody’s Cause) in GI La Brea S. one previous races. Following the $1 million 2019 sale of Fasig-Tipton Saratoga, Flightline earned the title of ‘Rising Star’-dom for sure with a 13-quarter long ride in its local debut. him on April 24. Having passed about four and a half months later, Flightline followed up with a 12 3/4 long success in the first level Del Mar allowance on September 5, raising questions about whether a Breeders’ Cup appearance could take place in the match. After some deliberation, severed ties, choosing to train for Sunday’s race, a decision that paid off well. Sales History: $1,000,000 Ylg ’19 FTSAUG. O-Hronis Racing LLC, West Point Thoroughbreds, Summer Wind Equine LLC, Siena Farm LLC and Woodford Racing LLC; B-Car wind summer (KY); T-John Sadler.

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